Diploma of Advanced Studies in Private Aviation Management
- 2 semesters
- 20 US / 40 ECTS total credits
- Delivered across 3 Les Roches campuses
- 6-month internship with Jetex
Campus

Intake: Fall

Diploma of Advanced Studies in Private Aviation Management
2 semesters
20 US / 40 ECTS total credits
Delivered across 3 Les Roches campuses
6-month internship with Jetex
Campus
Intake: Fall

The world’s only postgraduate program dedicated to luxury private aviation
- Acquire expertise in operating private aviation services safely and effectively
- Learn to design private travel experiences of elegance and precision
- Build a high performance leadership mindset suited to the aviation industry
- Learn about the key stakeholders in private aviation
Private aviation is booming, with the market projected to be worth almost $40 billion in 2025*. With ever-growing demand for private travel there are unprecedented opportunities for highly skilled professionals who combine operational know-how with the luxury service ethos that clients demand.
Developed in partnership by Les Roches and Jetex, the Diploma of Advanced Studies in Private Aviation Management equips students with the expertise required to thrive in this dynamic industry, providing a direct pathway to careers in private travel.
Throughout one intensive semester of study, you will learn about the operational aspects of private aviation as well as the tools and techniques to deliver highly personalized luxury service to key customer groups.
*source: WINGX
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Academic Structure
6 months
Semester 1
7 modules – Swiss and Marbella campus
6 months
Internship
A comprehensive education in private aviation operations across 7 modules
A comprehensive education in private aviation operations across 7 modules
- Introduction to the Private Aviation Industry
- Management Systems in Aviation
- Service Delivery Strategy
- Luxury Guest Experience
- Effective Communication in an Aviation Context
- High Performance Leadership
- Lifestyle Brand Ambassador
Introduction to the Private Aviation Industry
In this module you will develop your understanding of the industry, its customer groups and key market drivers. Learn about aviation terminology and the principal regulatory bodies which control the industry.
Jetex. Fly Private
For more than two decades, Jetex has been shaping private travel through an exceptional customer experience that blends the elegance of luxury hospitality with the precision of private aviation.
The signature Jetex journeys are crafted by more than 950 passionate employees throughout the world, working cohesively across 24 hours to provide an experience that goes beyond.
Jetex has earned numerous awards since its foundation, including ‘World’s Leading FBO Terminal’ and ‘FBO of The Year’ on multiple occasions. It has also been the Official FBO for several stagings of the Dubai Air Show and MEBAA Show.
Today, the company’s portfolio includes 37 private terminals across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and South America. This network of fixed-base operators (FBOs) is backed by dedicated ground support, travel design and concierge services.
Jetex continues to focus on global expansion while maintaining its emphasis on creativity and innovation, redefining private travel by introducing new destinations and new technologies, ultimately enhancing its leadership position.
Study at three campuses for a uniquely global experience
The Diploma of Advanced Studies in Private Aviation Management features elements delivered in all three of our international campus locations.
You will be based in Marbella and Crans-Montana for the taught modules of the program, while your internship will be located in UAE. During this time, you will also continue your studies for two weeks at the Abu Dhabi campus.
As well as offering a chance to experience life in highly contrasting destinations, you will also enjoy ready access to three of the world’s primary hubs for private flying: Abu Dhabi, Geneva-Swiss Alps, and Málaga-Costa del Sol.
Only Les Roches has the international campus portfolio to facilitate this unique and personally rewarding feature of the program.
Your internship with Jetex
A key feature of the program is a six-month internship with Jetex, an award-winning global leader in private travel for corporate, commercial and personal air travel. Jetex provides exceptional private terminals (FBOs), lifestyle concierge and aircraft charter services, as well as fueling, ground handling and global trip planning.
Internship opportunities include the following department:
- Guest Experience & Butler
- Crew Handling
- F&B
- Belldesk and Private Chauffeur
- Flight Coordination and Operations
- Charter Sales and Lifestyle

Admission Information
Intake:
Fall
Professional Experience:
With a degree: 1 year of experience
Without a degree: 3 years of experience
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree desirable
Personal interview:
Students need to pass a personal interview with Jetex before joining the program. All candidates who meet the admission requirements but are not selected by Jetex for an internship can still join the program, with support from our Careers Department to find opportunities with related companies.
English level:
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years studying in an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
- IELTS: overall 6.0 and min. 5.5 in every sub-component*
- TOEFL: Internet-based 80 or paper-based 550
- First Cambridge Exam: Grade A
- Cambridge Advanced Exam: Grade C
- Duolingo 115 with no component under 105
*Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.
Fees
This is an illustration of the basic fee structure you can expect for the program. You can find a full fees breakdown here
Marbella
Academic Expenses | EUR |
Tuition fees | 24,000 |
Learning resources | – |
Les Roches for life career support | – |
Health insurance | – |
Business Field Trip | – |
Total | 24,000 |

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Abu Dhabi, UAE


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How to turn this diploma into a Master of Advanced Studies / MBA
Upon successful completion of your Diploma of Advanced Studies in International Hospitality Management, you have the option to study a further semester focused on one of the 4 specialized topics offered at our Swiss or Spanish campuses. This will earn you a Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management with Specialization. Alternatively, and provided you’ve met the academic threshold, you could study one more semester in Switzerland and graduate with an MBA.

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